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Here is a gripping account of the major postwar trial of the Nazi hierarchy in World War II. The Nuremberg Trial brilliantly recreates the trial proceedings and offers a reasoned, often profound examination of the processes that created international law. From the whimpering of Kaltenbrunner and Ribbentrop on the stand to the icy coolness of Goering, each participant is vividly drawn.

The great revolutions of the past 300 years have profoundly shaped the social, cultural, political, and military landscape of the 21st century. These epic changes tore down established orders and built new ones in their place. What drives individuals and groups to embrace revolution? At what point does a society decide to revolt? Delve into these questions and more. Taught by Professor Lynne Ann Hartnett of Villanova University, these 24 eye-opening lessons will give you new insights into the forces that have shaped our political and cultural world.

Step into the dark spaces where true crime meets the unexplained. This is an immersive storytelling podcast that blurs the line between fact and fear. Each week, you’ll hear chilling true crime cases and unsettling paranormal encounters—told in a whisper-paced, cinematic style designed to pull you inside the story. From unsolved mysteries and terrifying disappearances to haunted places and encounters with the unknown, every episode is a journey into the shadows. If you crave stories that are both real and otherworldly—crime and mystery tangled with whispers from beyond—this podcast is ...

In this engaging episode of the Beacon Lights of History series, Mr. Lord delves into the lives and legacies of pivotal European statesmen, including Mirabeau, Edmund Burke, Napoleon, Prince Metternich, Chateaubriand, George V, and Louis Philippe. The discussion also sheds light on the Greek Revolution, exploring its impact on the political landscape of the time. (Summary by KHand)

Podcasten Veteranhistorier besøger tidligere soldater, som har været i krig for vores land. Hver episode fokuserer på, hvorfor de valgte den livsfarlige tilstedeværelse som soldat i en krigszone, og hvordan det formede dem som menneske med de fysiske og psykiske mén, det gav dem.Podcasten er produceret af Ugli Fruit Productions i samarbejde med Veterankortet.dk og Udsendt Af Danmark og med støtte fra Salling Fondene.Musikken er produceret af Mikkel Povlsen og du finder hans ham på SoundcloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/veteranhistorier--5443206/...

Captain Thuridur, born in Iceland in 1777, lived a life that was both controversial and unconventional. Her first time fishing, on the open unprotected rowboats of her time, was at age eleven. Soon after, she audaciously began wearing trousers. She later became an acclaimed fishing captain brilliant at weather-reading and seacraft and consistently brought in the largest catches. In the Arctic seas where drownings occurred with terrifying regularity, she never lost a single crewmember. Author Margaret Willson reveals Captain Thuridur's fascinating story.

Why do fine art prints (etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, screenprints, etc.) and printmaking draw such fervent practitioners, collectors, and fans? Find out how prints were the first internet disseminating images since the mid-15th century. Find out why it takes a village to make, sell, study, and collect these affordable beauties. Who are all these people in the print ecosystem, anyway? Series one looks at prints and printmaking and how they fit in in the context of museums, the market, critiques, and the print ecosystem. Series two offers a history of prints and printmaking in the West. ...